Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Education Programs

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Education Programs offers group field trips, Birds of Prey Presentation, Raptors Over the Ridge Introduction, Raptors Over the Ridge Introduction plus Raptor Presentation, and Mountain Discovery Guided Hike options. The program also includes ADA Accessible Field Trips, Guiding Your Own Group, Off-Site Programs, and Professional Land Stewardship Course Series, along with hands-on courses such as Use of Rigging and Mechanical Advantage in Conservation and Invasive Plant Management. Some offerings are scheduled on weekdays, and some have set prices such as $100, $200, $250 to $550, $300, $325 to $600, and $125.

Programs

• Group Field Trips — Throughout the year; scheduling 6-8 weeks in advance is recommended during peak seasons (April-May and September-November) · Education programs for diverse audiences. Includes Introduction and Guided Group programs.
• Birds of Prey Presentation — $300 · 1 hour; discover the world of birds of prey and meet three different live raptors.
• Raptors Over the Ridge Introduction — Weekdays; 30-40 minutes · $100 · Overview of the Sanctuary, natural history, raptor identification, migration information and Sanctuary guidelines. Limit 75 students.
• Raptors Over the Ridge Introduction plus Raptor Presentation — Weekdays; 45 minutes · $200 · Natural history, raptor identification, migration information and Sanctuary guidelines, plus a close look at one education raptor. Limit 75 students.
• Mountain Discovery Guided Hike — Weekdays; 3-4 hours · $250–$550 · Includes an overview of the Sanctuary, natural history, raptor identification, migration information and a guided hike up to North Lookout. Pricing varies by group size.
• Mountain Discovery Guided Hike with Raptor Presentation — Weekdays; 3-4 hours · $325–$600 · Begins with a 45 minute introduction to raptors, migration and Sanctuary history, then a live raptor presentation and hike to a lookout. Pricing varies by group size.
• ADA Accessible Field Trips — $125 · Suggested two hours. Limits 20 participants can fit comfortable at South Lookout.
• Guiding Your Own Group — Self-guided group visits are available.
• Off-Site Programs — Programs for groups that cannot visit the Mountain.
• Professional Land Stewardship Course Series — $50–$130 · Three-part series of hands-on training in land management skills; each course can be taken individually or as a complete series.
• Use of Rigging and Mechanical Advantage in Conservation — Saturday, June 6 · Hands-on course focused on mechanical advantage and simple rigging for conservation tasks, trail work, and land management.
• Invasive Plant Management — Saturday, July 11 · Hands-on program covering identification of common invasive plants of the Northeast and best management practices for their control.

At a glance

• Price range: $50–$600
• General schedule: Education programs are offered on the mountain and through distance learning. Group programs are available throughout the year. Peak seasons for scheduling are April-May and September-November. Weekdays are stated for some programs.

About the provider

Hawk Mountain, since its founding in 1934, has focused on land conservation for the benefit of all wildlife. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is a global leader in raptor conservation science and provides education programs and conservation research.

Education programs receive a discounted $3 flat rate Trail Fee for each student. School staff are free; 1 parent or adult per 10 students is free, with $3 for additional adults. Financial aid may be available through the IDEA fund. Some programs have participant limits. No pre-registered rain dates are allowed for group visits.

Last updated October 22, 2026.